alter

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The reporters had also established that the so-called “after-action” report on the fire had been altered to downplay failures by the department and the city, all of which was scandalous enough.

From Los Angeles Times

After he saves the day, and his Daily Planet colleagues remark on Superman’s skills, his alter ego Clark Kent gives a sly glance to the camera, letting the audience in on the, quite obvious, ruse.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Chen bristled when he was given the “Quad King” nickname, Malinin leans into his alter ego.

From Los Angeles Times

Even while in the womb, air pollution is even thought to alter how a developing baby's DNA is functioning during critical stages of development.

From BBC

Both prenatal alcohol exposure and prenatal stress altered the dopamine system in the adult offspring.

From Science Daily